Richard Paul Szidik
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Richard Paul Szidik, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18th 2022 in the loving care of daughter, Chelsea Chase, son, Logan Szidik, and son in law, Jacob Chase. He was born on April 12th 1947 in Hartford, Connecticut to his late mother, Teresa Kulcsar (Szidik). He was raised by his mother and grandfather, Paul Szidik.
He served in the United States Army in Vietnam, serving from 1967 until 1969 and serving with the Army Reserves until 1973.
Richard retired from Cold River Materials as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Richard enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, swimming and spending time outside in the summer. He enjoyed motorcycles, muscle cars, guns and target shooting. He had great taste in music, and loved blues-based rock and roll. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. Richard was best known for the stories he would tell of his life.
He is survived by son Logan Szidik, daughter Chelsea Chase and son in law Jacob Chase, daughter Jessica Mcabee, and daughter April Szidik. Sisters Diane Kulcsar, and Sandee Gabriele (Kulcsar), brother David Kulcsar. Ten Grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by one sister Paula Kulcsar on May 30, 1990.
Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, VT on Saturday February 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.